Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0308-2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Thoratec Corp. |
| Report date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Quantity | 988 |
| Location | Pleasanton, CA, United States |
Official product description
Abbott HeartMate Touch Communication System, REF: HMT1100 (US), HMT1100-R (Rental US), HMT1150 (EU)
Why the product was recalled
If LVAS communication system is trying to establish Bluetooth connection and another Bluetooth-enabled device is nearby and advertising for Bluetooth connection, the Bluetooth connectivity interference may cause the system App to close or fail to open. Once Bluetooth adaptor is connected, barring disconnection, all functionality is unaffected; the device will continue to operate as expected.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, PA, AR, GA, WI, AZ, TN, TX, MA, NE, CA, VA, NC, OH, MI, DC, IN, NJ, CT, OK, MD, NY, ME, IA, SC, KY, LA, OR, NM, WA, SD, MO, NV, HI, AL, MS, UT, KS and the countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, KUWAIT, LITHUANIA, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, POLAND, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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